Local Boutiques Worth A Visit

Patch is running a weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting five choice local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, and more, hand-harvested by either us or you, the reader! You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more.

This week, the theme is boutique stores in East Windsor and Windsor Locks. These stores offer a range of products and services, from furniture to wedding dresses and more and are all locally owned.

With more than 10,000 square feet , Main Street Used Furniture features antiques and vintage home furnishings. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mention you saw Main Street Furniture in Patch’s Picks and get 10 percent off your purchase this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 255 Main St., Windsor Locks, CT, (860) 254-5025.

Broad Brook Books & Stuff

Broad Brook Books & Stuff opened its doors in July of 2006 with around 10,000 good quality used books. They now have more than 30,000 used books as well as a large assortment of locally made crafts and original art by local artists and artisans. They also have greeting cards and can order hard-to-find books for customers. 100 Main St., Broad Brook CT. (860) 623-5100

Styles For the Aisle specializes in private label wedding gowns, designer wedding gowns, mother of the bride gowns, bridesmaid gowns, flower girl dresses, prom gowns, special occasion gowns and all bridal accessories for your special day. They also offer wedding dress preservation, seamstress services and tuxedo rentals. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-5 p.m., Thursday from 2-6 p.m., Friday from 1-4 p.m. and Saturday by appointment only. 5 Pasco Drive, East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 254-5397, www.stylezfortheaisle.com.

Country Artist specializes in the sale and repair of frames of all sizes. It also sells a variety of art supplies such as brushes, paints, lead pencils and art books. Customers can find religious books, gifts and greeting cards at the front of the store. Country Artist periodically offers workshops and classes, just call for a schedule. 20 Main St., Windsor Locks, CT, (860) 623-4471.

Daley's is a family-owned and operated business offering the freshest flowers possible, utilizing the latest in technologies to assure that your order is delivered in a timely manner with satisfaction guaranteed. They specialize in custom-made funeral arrangements and the designers have more than 50 years of combined professional experience in weddings and everyday floral designs. Daley's also has an extensive line of gifts including Willow Angels, Treenware and art glass vase. 73 Old County Road, Windsor Locks, CT,
(860) 623-4419

Precious Pets Grooming Boutique

By appointment only, Precious Pets Grooming Boutique offers dog grooming. 259 South Main St. , East Windsor, CT (860) 292-6446.